What is Atenolol?

Atenolol, a beta blocker, is used to treat hypertension, alone or in combination with other agents. It has also been used for acute alcohol withdrawal, certain cardiac arrhythmias, and prevention of migraine headache.

Jul 1, 2011
(Started Aug 16, 2012)

May 29, 2017
(Started May 18, 2017)

Effectiveness

Major
(for restlessness (akathisia))

Side effects

None

Adherence

Sometimes

Burden

Not at all hard to take

Dosage:
As needed

Advice & Tips:
I take Atenolol only when I need it for an internal restlessness (akathisia), which makes me want to get up and move. It works GREAT, when I start feeling the restlessness coming on I take two to four Atenolol tablets and soon the restlessness is gone.